A Cusco city tour by private taxi is a flexible way to visit Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay with private transportation from your hotel in Cusco. Your driver takes you between each archaeological site and waits while you explore, giving you approximately 3–4 hours to discover the Inca sites at your own pace.

US$59 per Vehicle • 1–4 Passengers • 3–4 Hours • Private Transport

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What Is a Cusco City Tour by Private Taxi?

A Cusco city tour by private taxi is a private transportation service that connects four of the main Inca archaeological sites located around Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. Your driver picks you up from your accommodation in Cusco, transports you between the archaeological sites and waits while you visit each attraction, unlike a conventional group city tour, your vehicle is reserved exclusively for your group and you have greater flexibility over the pace of the journey. If you want detailed historical and archaeological explanations during your visits, you can add a licensed professional tour guide for US$40.

Cusco city tour by private taxi

Cusco City Tour by Private Taxi Itinerary

1. Hotel Pickup in Cusco

Your private driver picks you up directly from your hotel or accommodation in Cusco at the agreed departure time, from the city, you travel toward the archaeological sites located in the hills surrounding Cusco.

2. Sacsayhuamán

Your first major archaeological stop is Sacsayhuamán, one of the most impressive Inca sites overlooking Cusco then explore its enormous stone walls and enjoy panoramic views across the city before meeting your driver to continue the route.

3. Qenqo

Continue by private taxi to Qenqo, an Inca archaeological site known for its carved rock formations and ceremonial spaces. Your driver waits while you explore the site.

4. Puka Pukara

The route continues to Puka Pukara, an archaeological complex located along the historic route northeast of Cusco, visit the site and enjoy views of the surrounding Andean landscape before continuing to the final stop.

5. Tambomachay

Your final archaeological visit is Tambomachay, known for its carefully constructed stone channels and flowing water features associated with the Inca period. After your visit, meet your driver for the return journey.

6. Return to Cusco

After visiting the four archaeological sites, your private taxi takes you back to Cusco.

Route:

Cusco → Sacsayhuamán → Qenqo → Puka Pukara → Tambomachay → Cusco

The complete experience takes approximately 3–4 hours, depending on the time you spend at each site.

Why Choose a Private Taxi for Your Cusco City Tour?

Private Vehicle for Your Group

Your standard private taxi is reserved exclusively for your group of 1–4 passengers, allowing you to travel without sharing the vehicle with other travelers.

Explore at Your Own Pace

There is no need to follow the pace of a large tour group. Your driver waits at each stop while you explore the archaeological sites.

Flexible Departure Time

Choose a departure time that works with your plans in Cusco, subject to availability and the operating hours of the archaeological sites.

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

Your service includes convenient pickup from your accommodation in Cusco and transportation back to the city after completing the route.

Professional Local Driver

Your driver handles the transportation between each archaeological site and remains with the vehicle while you explore, the driver is not a tour guide and does not provide guided explanations inside the archaeological sites.

Cusco City Tour by Private Taxi Price

Standard Private Taxi – US$59 per Vehicle

For 1 to 4 passengers

Explore the four main archaeological sites around Cusco with private transportation exclusively for your group.

Total Price: US$59 per vehicle

Your private transportation includes:

• Standard private taxi
• 1–4 passengers
• Hotel pickup in Cusco
• Professional driver
• Transportation between archaeological sites
• Waiting time at each stop
• Return transportation to Cusco
• Flexible departure time

The US$59 rate is per vehicle, not per person.

Traveling with a Larger Group?

If you are traveling with more than four passengers, we can arrange a private VAN or minibus according to your group size. Contact us with the number of passengers and we will recommend the appropriate vehicle and provide a personalized quote.

Optional Licensed Tour Guide – US$40

The standard Cusco city tour by private taxi is a transportation service and does not include a tour guide, if you want to learn more about the history, archaeology and importance of the Inca sites during your visit, you can add a licensed professional tour guide for US$40.

Your guide accompanies you during the archaeological visits and provides explanations throughout the route.

Optional professional guide: US$40

What Is Included?

Your private taxi service includes:

• Private transportation for 1–4 passengers
• Hotel pickup in Cusco
• Professional driver
• Sacsayhuamán transportation
• Qenqo transportation
• Puka Pukara transportation
• Tambomachay transportation
• Waiting time while you visit each site
• Return transportation to Cusco

What Is Not Included?

The service does not include:

• Boleto Turístico or archaeological entrance tickets
• Licensed tour guide unless added for US$40
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips

Do I Need the Cusco Tourist Ticket?

Entrance tickets are not included in the private taxi price. You will need the appropriate admission ticket to enter the archaeological attractions included in the route, your transportation service and archaeological entrance tickets are separate expenses.

Private Taxi or Guided Cusco City Tour?

Choose the private taxi service if you want transportation between the archaeological sites and prefer to explore independently. Your driver handles the route and waits while you visit each attraction, but does not provide professional guided explanations inside the sites, if learning about Inca history and archaeology is an important part of your experience, add the optional licensed tour guide for US$40.

This allows you to combine the flexibility of private transportation with professional guided interpretation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Cusco city tour by private taxi?

A Cusco city tour by private taxi costs US$59 per vehicle for 1–4 passengers. The price includes private transportation, hotel pickup, waiting time at the archaeological sites and return transportation to Cusco.

How long does the Cusco city tour by private taxi take?

The complete route takes approximately 3–4 hours, depending on how much time you spend visiting Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.

Which archaeological sites does the private taxi visit?

The route visits Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, four important archaeological sites located around Cusco.

Does the private taxi include a tour guide?

No. The standard US$59 service includes a private vehicle and professional driver, but the driver is not a tour guide.

A licensed professional tour guide can be added for US$40.

Are entrance tickets included?

No. Archaeological entrance tickets are not included in the US$59 transportation price and must be purchased separately.

Can I choose my departure time?

Yes. Because this is a private transportation service, departure times are flexible, subject to availability and the operating hours of the archaeological sites.

Does the driver wait at each archaeological site?

Yes. Your private driver waits while you visit each archaeological site before continuing to the next stop on the route.

Can I book the service for more than four passengers?

Yes. The standard private taxi accommodates 1–4 passengers. For larger groups, contact us to arrange a private VAN or minibus and receive a personalized quote.

Where does the Cusco city tour start and finish?

The service begins with pickup from your accommodation in Cusco and finishes with private transportation back to Cusco after visiting the four archaeological sites.

Book Your Cusco City Tour by Private Taxi

Explore Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay with private transportation, flexible departure and a vehicle reserved exclusively for your group.

Standard Private Taxi: US$59 per vehicle for 1–4 passengers

Traveling with a larger group? Contact us for a VAN or minibus quote.

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